Step 2: Registration Information Form
YOUTH LEARN TO SAIL
CHALLENGE THE WIND, AGES 10-17
2024 Season Dates
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Please Note: Both Learn to Sail Sessions are filled.
To be put on the waiting list complete the registration form but DO NOT PAY. You will be contacted in the order of registration if space becomes available. Session 1
July 8th - 19th Monday thru Friday, 9am - noon Session 2 July 22nd - August 2nd Monday thru Friday, 9am - noon * New-Important Note First time Challenge the Wind participants are required to register with Detroit SWIMS and attend, at minimum, the first day. Detroit Swims' 4-day session will be conducted during the first week of each Challenge the Wind session in the afternoons at the Belle Isle beach. Click button below for more information. |
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About Challenge the Wind Program
About our Youth Learn to Sail Program
We teach 10-17 year olds to sail using our fleet of Optis, 420's, and Flying Scots. Sessions are designed for Beginner and Intermediate skill levels. By the end of a 2 week session, participants will be able to sail safely without the assistance of the instructors.
The Basics
Beginning Sailing- is a 2 week course for preteens and teens taught by experienced US Sailing certified instructors and volunteers with years of sailing experience. We use US Sailing’s standard curriculum and teach every participant to sail. Participants also learn the value of our rich local marine environment.
The Next Level
Intermediate Sailing- runs concurrently with the Beginning program to advance the skills of experienced or returning participants. Motivated Intermediate students have the opportunity to earn their US Sailing Small Boat Certification- "the little red book"- based on completion of a skills test and written test.
Included:
Knowing how to swim is preferred but not mandatory.
Life jackets are required 100% of the time anyone is near or on the water. This includes parents, instructors and participants. First time participants will do a swim assessment at Belle Isle Beach during the first day of the Detroit Swims session. Under supervision, we gauge comfort in the water and practicing floating in a life jacket.
We teach 10-17 year olds to sail using our fleet of Optis, 420's, and Flying Scots. Sessions are designed for Beginner and Intermediate skill levels. By the end of a 2 week session, participants will be able to sail safely without the assistance of the instructors.
The Basics
Beginning Sailing- is a 2 week course for preteens and teens taught by experienced US Sailing certified instructors and volunteers with years of sailing experience. We use US Sailing’s standard curriculum and teach every participant to sail. Participants also learn the value of our rich local marine environment.
The Next Level
Intermediate Sailing- runs concurrently with the Beginning program to advance the skills of experienced or returning participants. Motivated Intermediate students have the opportunity to earn their US Sailing Small Boat Certification- "the little red book"- based on completion of a skills test and written test.
Included:
- Use of sailboats
- Use of lifejacket (U.S. Coast Guard certified personal floatation device)
- US Sailing Certified Instructors
- First Responder/ CPR certified staff
Knowing how to swim is preferred but not mandatory.
Life jackets are required 100% of the time anyone is near or on the water. This includes parents, instructors and participants. First time participants will do a swim assessment at Belle Isle Beach during the first day of the Detroit Swims session. Under supervision, we gauge comfort in the water and practicing floating in a life jacket.
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Safety Is Our Priority
If you have questions contact us at [email protected] or call 313 473-7793
- Red Cross First Responder/ CPR - Instructors are certified.
- Coast Guard approved Life Jackets - they are required at all times on or near the water by everyone.
- Swim Assessment - to determine participant’s comfort around water.
- Safety powerboats - on the water while participants are sailing.
- Annual Coast Guard Auxiliary Inspections - by the Detroit Power Squadron.
- Protected sailing area is our classroom - protected by Belle isle bridge. No Wake zone. No big boats.
If you have questions contact us at [email protected] or call 313 473-7793
Thanks. One last thing before you go. Have you considered swim lessons? Click the button below for a list of Detroit area swim lessons resources.
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